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{{Short description|Train service in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Muzaffarpur - Dehradun Express
| image = {{multiple image
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| image1 = Muzaffarpur - Dehradun Express.webp
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| image2 = MFP-DDN Express.jpg
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| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale = [[Bihar]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Uttrakhand]]
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[East Central Railway zone|ECR]]
| ridership =
| start =
| stops =
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| distance =
| journeytime =
| frequency = Weekly
| class = AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class & General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack4596 =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment = No
| baggage = Below the seats
| otherfacilities =
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber =15001 / 15002
| speed = 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
50–55 km/h (31–34 mph) average including halts
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'''The Muzaffarpur–Dehradun Express''' (train numbers 15001/15002) is a weekly train service connecting [[Muzaffarpur Junction]] (MFP) in Bihar to [[Dehradun railway station]] (DDN) in Uttarakhand.

The Muzaffarpur–Dehradun Express is a vital train for the people of [[North Bihar]] as it provides a direct and convenient connection to [[Dehradun]] and [[Haridwar]], important centers for education, tourism, and pilgrimage. This is the only train that directly connects North Bihar to Devbhumi [[Uttarakhand]] and has high demand throughout the year due to its importance and convenience.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rapti Ganga Express running between Dehradun and Muzaffarpur cancelled; passengers in trouble |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/bettiah/narkatiaganj/news/rapti-ganga-express-running-between-dehradun-and-muzaffarpur-cancelled-passengers-in-trouble-134488046.html |access-date=5 November 2025 |work=Bhaskar |date= |language=hi}}</ref>

==Coach composition==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
|-
! Category !! Coaches !! Total
|-
| Composite First AC + Second AC (HA1) || HA1 || 1
|-
| AC 2 Tier (2A) || A1, A2 || 2
|-
| AC 3 Tier (3A) || B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 || 5
|-
| Sleeper Class (SL) || S1, S2, S3 || 3
|-
| General Unreserved (GEN) || GN, GN, GN, GN || 4
|-
| Seating cum Luggage Rake (SLR) || SLR, SLR || 2
|-
! Total Coaches || || 17
|}

*Primary Maintenance - Muzaffarpur Coaching Depot

==Schedule==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; font-size:90%;"
|-
! colspan="2" | 15001 / 15002 Muzaffarpur–Dehradun Express Schedule
|-
| '''Train Type''' || Express
|-
| '''Distance''' || 1124 km (15001) / 1124 km (15002)
|-
| '''Average Speed''' || ~46 km/h
|-
| '''Journey Time (MFP → DDN)''' || ~24 hrs 15 min
|-
| '''Journey Time (DDN → MFP)''' || ~25 hrs 15 min
|-
| '''Classes Available''' || 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GN
|-
| '''Operating Days''' || Weekly
|-
| '''Operator''' || [[East Central Railway]]
|}

==Route==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
|+'''15001 Muzaffarpur–Dehradun Express''' and '''15002 Dehradun–Muzaffarpur Express''' Schedule
|-
! rowspan="2" | Sr.
! colspan="4" | 15001 MFP–DDN
! colspan="4" | 15002 DDN–MFP
|-
! Station !! Day !! Arr. !! Dep.
! Station !! Day !! Arr. !! Dep.
|-
| 1 || {{rws|Muzaffarpur Junction}} || 1 || — || 14:00 || {{rws|Dehradun}} || 1 || — || 15:15
|-
| 2 || {{rws|Mehsi}} || 1 || 14:40 || 14:42 || {{rws|Haridwar Junction}} || 1 || 16:37 || 16:47
|-
| 3 || {{rws|Chakia}} || 1 || 14:54 || 14:56 || {{rws|Laksar Junction}} || 1 || 17:11 || 17:16
|-
| 4 || Bapudm Motihari || 1 || 15:30 || 15:32 || {{rws|Najibabad Junction}} || 1 || 17:45 || 17:50
|-
| 5 || {{rws|Sagauli Junction}} || 1 || 15:56 || 15:58 || {{rws|Moradabad}} || 1 || 20:05 || 20:15
|-
| 6 || {{rws|Bettiah}} || 1 || 16:20 || 16:22 || {{rws|Rampur}} || 1 || 20:43 || 20:45
|-
| 7 || {{rws|Narkatiaganj Junction}} || 1 || 17:10 || 17:15 || {{rws|Bareilly Junction}} || 1 || 21:40 || 21:42
|-
| 8 || {{rws|Harinagar}} || 1 || 17:28 || 17:30 || {{rws|Shahjahanpur}} || 1 || 23:07 || 23:09
|-
| 9 || {{rws|Bagaha}} || 1 || 18:17 || 18:20 || {{rws|Hardoi}} || 1 || 23:57 || 23:59
|-
| 10 || {{rws|Siswa Bazar}} || 1 || 19:35 || 19:37 || {{rws|Lucknow Junction}} || 2 || 01:55 || 02:05
|-
| 11 || {{rws|Kaptanganj Junction}} || 1 || 19:55 || 19:57 || {{rws|Barabanki Junction}} || 2 || 03:03 || 03:05
|-
| 12 || {{rws|Gorakhpur Junction}} || 1 || 21:05 || 21:15 || {{rws|Gonda Junction}} || 2 || 04:40 || 04:50
|-
| 13 || {{rws|Khalilabad}} || 1 || 21:51 || 21:53 || {{rws|Mankapur Junction}} || 2 || 05:18 || 05:20
|-
| 14 || {{rws|Basti}} || 1 || 22:16 || 22:19 || {{rws|Basti}} || 2 || 06:27 || 06:30
|-
| 15 || {{rws|Mankapur Junction}} || 1 || 23:05 || 23:07 || {{rws|Khalilabad}} || 2 || 06:51 || 06:53
|-
| 16 || {{rws|Gonda Junction}} || 1 || 23:35 || 23:40 || {{rws|Gorakhpur Junction}} || 2 || 07:50 || 08:00
|-
| 17 || {{rws|Barabanki Junction}} || 2 || 01:43 || 01:45 || {{rws|Kaptanganj Junction}} || 2 || 08:50 || 08:55
|-
| 18 || {{rws|Lucknow Junction}} || 2 || 02:45 || 02:55 || {{rws|Siswa Bazar}} || 2 || 09:18 || 09:20
|-
| 19 || {{rws|Hardoi}} || 2 || 04:25 || 04:27 || {{rws|Bagaha}} || 2 || 11:07 || 11:09
|-
| 20 || {{rws|Shahjahanpur}} || 2 || 05:28 || 05:30 || {{rws|Harinagar}} || 2 || 11:32 || 11:34
|-
| 21 || {{rws|Bareilly Junction}} || 2 || 06:45 || 06:50 || {{rws|Narkatiaganj Junction}} || 2 || 12:10 || 12:15
|-
| 22 || {{rws|Rampur}} || 2 || 07:36 || 07:38 || {{rws|Bettiah}} || 2 || 12:48 || 12:50
|-
| 23 || {{rws|Moradabad}} || 2 || 08:30 || 08:40 || {{rws|Sagauli Junction}} || 2 || 13:13 || 13:15
|-
| 24 || {{rws|Najibabad Junction}} || 2 || 10:17 || 10:19 || Bapudm Motihari || 2 || 13:43 || 13:45
|-
| 25 || {{rws|Laksar Junction}} || 2 || 11:00 || 11:05 || {{rws|Chakia}} || 2 || 14:23 || 14:25
|-
| 26 || {{rws|Haridwar Junction}} || 2 || 12:20 || 12:25 || {{rws|Mehsi}} || 2 || 14:34 || 14:36
|-
| 27 || {{rws|Dehradun}} || 2 || 14:15 || — || {{rws|Muzaffarpur Junction}} || 2 || 16:30 || —
|}

==Rake sharing==
15001 /02 Share its Rake with [[Gorakhpur–Dehradun Rapti Ganga Express]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Railways in Bihar}}
{{Railways in Northern India}}
{{Railways in Eastern India}}
{{Indian Railways}}
{{Rapid transit in India}}
{{Transport in India}}
{{Suburban railways in India}}

[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Transport in Muzaffarpur]]
[[Category:Transport in Dehradun]]
[[Category:Transport in Bihar]]

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